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Natural History MuseumTop 10 AttractionsTower Of LondonNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM © NHM; BEEFEATER © LONDONONVIEW; TATE MODERN © THINKSTOCK/HEMERAWith so many attractions,both historical andcontemporary, London isone of the world’s mostexciting cities to explore.These are the top 10attractions, according tothe latest available visitornumbers from London &Partners.Tate Modern1 BRITISH MUSEUMThis world-famous museum,founded in 1753, houses someof history’s greatest treasures,including Egyptian mummiesand the Elgin Marbles (p. 54).2 TATE MODERNThis former power station issituated in Bankside and hostsa globally-recognised modern artcollection, plus some greattemporary exhibitions including majorinstallations in its Turbine Hall (p. 52).3 NATIONAL GALLERYThis huge gallery is filled withpriceless European art belonging tothe nation. See works by Botticelli,Da Vinci, Monet and more (p. 46).4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMExplore the natural world, includinga full-size diplodocus skeleton,child-friendly exhibitions, fossils,and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 54).5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYEExperience the full glory of Londonby taking a ride in one of thecapsules (p. 28). On a clear dayviews can extend as far asWindsor Castle (p. 28).6 SCIENCE MUSEUMInteractive scientific fun forchildren, from steam engines tospace rockets. Just as fascinatingfor bigger kids who want to learnhow the world works (p. 55).7 VICTORIA ANDALBERT MUSEUMAn incredible range of artefactsthat span more than 3,000years of art, design, jewellery,photographs, sculpture, textilesand fashion. Excellent exhibitionsshow off the famous permanentcollection (p. 55).8 MADAME TUSSAUDSA 126-year-old museum loved byvisitors for its lifelike waxworksof famous people. Expectinteractive exhibits, plus lookalikemodels of world leaders, popicons, royals, Hollywood starsand more (p. 29).9 NATIONAL MARITIMEMUSEUM/ROYALOBSERVATORYDiscover more about seafaringand stargazing at these popularattractions in the royal boroughof Greenwich (p. 53/30).!0 TOWER OF LONDONThe 900-year-old moated Englishfortress on the banks of the RiverThames is guarded by the famousBeefeaters and has been home tokings, prisoners and ghosts (p. 34).January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 7